Scientific Name
Arripis georgianus
Common Name
Ruff
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 9;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 16;
Anal
spines: 3;
Anal
soft rays: 10;
Vertebrae: 25. Large eyes, diameter of which about one fifth of the head length. Body scales are slightly rough to touch. Body coloration: green above and silvery below with vertical rows of golden spots on the upper sides, tips of the caudal fin are black. Juveniles have dark golden bars on their sides (Ref. 6390). Length of upper lobe of caudal fin 9701).